CITY OF SLIDELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Director:
Tara Ingram-Hunter
Mailing Address:
PO Box 828,
Slidell, LA 70459
250 Bouscaren Street, Suite 203
Slidell, Louisiana 70458
Phone: (985) 646-4320
Fax: (985) 646-4356
The Planning Department's primary responsibility is to provide assistance to the citizens of Slidell with permitting and guidance in understanding the Code of Ordinances as adopted. Department Staff provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commissions and the Board of Zoning Adjustments, as well as working with the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, Slidell Economic Development Alliance, St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation, and Friends of Olde Towne Slidell, a Louisiana Main Street organization, all in an effort to ensure the citizens of Slidell a safe, fair and quality place to live and work.
Other issues and responsibilities include: planning, zoning, regulation of new subdivisions, annexation of properties into City limits, beautification grant coordination and administration of beautification projects, administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and coordination with Olde Towne Redevelopment Project. The Department is also very active in the development of special projects including the Rufus Viner Community Center, development of the "Slidell Tomorrow" Master Plan, and other economic development incentives.
The Department also provides guidance to the City's elected officials and appointed commissions on growth management issues, including providing a vision to guide Slidell's future development.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS
District A:
Glynn Pichon
Term Expires: 6/30/2016
District B:
Richard Reardon
Term Expires: 7/01/2013
District C:
Keith Brown
Term Expires: 7/01/2019
District D:
Mary Lou Hilts
(Vice-Chair)
Term Expires: 7/01/2015 |
District E:
Dr. Merrill L. Johnson
(Chairman)
Term Expires: 7/01/2017
District F:
Gayle Y. Green
Term Expires: 7/01/2015
District G:
Ian Edwards
Term Expires: 7/01/2014 |
The Planning & Zoning Commissions (P&Z) are governed and shall exercise all of the powers and duties conferred by Louisiana R.S. 33:101 through 33:119, inclusive, as well as the City’s Ordinances, Article II – Municipal Planning Commission. The members of the Planning Commission also hold a membership on the Zoning Commission, acting as separate boards with meetings held concurrently at least once per month. The primary responsibility of the Planning Commission is to hear and provide recommendations on annexation requests, resubdivisions, new subdivisions, and revocations. The primary responsibility of the Zoning Commission is to hear and provide recommendations on zonings and rezonings, amendments to current zoning ordinances, and conditional use permits.
The Commissioners provide recommendations to the City Council on petitions for annexation, zoning and rezoning, revocations, amendments, and conditional use permits. They provide fair recommendations by: 1) listening to all parties; 2) educating themselves on each petition; 3) remaining patient and polite; 4) asking questions to get precise information; 5) research each petition and the property involved; 6) avoid prior contact with parties involved; 7) recognize and act on any conflicts of interest; 8) attend meetings regularly and contribute to each meeting; 9) provide fair, honest and independent judgments; and finally,10) make a difference within the Community by making a commitment to excellence, showing passion for all petitions equally, and be willing to commit their time, thus creating a community that provides safety, fair representation, and quality of life to all its citizens. (“Welcome to the Commission! A Guide for New Members; Planning Commissioners Journal; date unknown)
The Planning & Zoning Commissions meetings are usually held the third Monday of each month, unless there is a conflict with a holiday. The meetings are held in the City Council’s Chambers located at 2045 Second Street, Third Floor at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.
For applications and meeting schedule, please contact the City Planning Department at (985) 646-4320.
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
District A:
Jonathan Johnson
Term Expires: 12/01/2017
District B:
Bob Underwood
Term Expires: 12/01/2014
District C:
Christine West
Term Expires: 11/30/2017
District D:
VACANT
Term Expires: 12/01/2016 |
District E:
Rene' LeBreton
(Chairman)
Term Expires: 12/01/2014
District F:
Ron Glockner
Term Expires: 12/01/2015
District G:
Cindi King
(Vice-Chair)
Term Expires: 12/01/2014 |
The Board of Zoning Adjustment's primary responsibility is to hear and decide upon appeals for variances where exceptional and peculiar hardship would be caused by enforcement of certain regulations contained in the City of Slidell Code of Ordinances, where such a variance would not substantially deviate from the intent of the Ordinance, and where appeals are for a condition which is in violation of existing codes. The Board cannot grant any variance in the use of the land or take any other action which would result in a change in the district boundaries.
Variances can be granted when particular physical surroundings, the shape or topographical conditions of the specific property involved, and/or a particular hardship to the owner would result (other than mere inconvenience), if regulations are enforced. The conditions creating such hardship must be unique to the specific property as compared to similar property within the same zoning district, and such conditions have not been created by any person having an interest in the property. Granting of such a variance cannot create a situation that would be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood where the specific property is located. Variances will not be granted that would result in a negative impact as to lighting, air quality, increased traffic congestion, increased fire danger, or in any way endanger the public safety or diminish property values within the neighborhood.
Variances granted by the Board of Zoning Adjustment will not serve as a precedent or rewrite any provisions provided in the City of Slidell Code of Ordinances, and can impose any conditions and/or restrictions upon the specific property as may be necessary to comply with standards established in the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Zoning, Part 7.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment meets monthly unless no items are submitted for review.
For your convenience, this link will direct you to the St. Tammany Parish Governmental Website.
New Development InformationInformation from the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce on Relocating to Slidell
Beautification Grant Application
Document/Map Order FormCDBG Draft Annual Plan - 3rd Year (2012)CDBG Consolidated Plan CDBG annual plan FY 2010 - Draft Residents of the City of Slidell are invited to comment on the City’s proposed Consolidated and Annual Plans from April 14, 2010 until May 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
Citizens may submit comments to: City of Slidell Planning Department, P.O. Box 828, Slidell, LA 70459-0828 or mstevens@cityofslidell.org.
Five Year Consolidated Plan - Draft - The Consolidated Plan required by HUD for Slidell is designed to be a coordinated process in which the community offers its unified vision for housing and community development, especially for those areas in which HUD funds will be invested.
Residents of the City of Slidell are invited to comment on the City’s proposed Consolidated and Annual Plans from April 14, 2010 until May 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
Citizens may submit comments to: City of Slidell Planning Department, P.O. Box 828, Slidell, LA 70459-0828 or mstevens@cityofslidell.org.
Planning & Zoning - Zoning Review Application Planning & Zoning - Resubdivision Application/ChecklistPlanning & Zoning - Annexation and Zoning Procedure and PetitionsPlanning & Zoning - Conditional Use ApplicationSome residential and commercial zoning designations allow for the operation of certain businesses only after obtaining conditional use approval. These petitions are placed on the consent calendar for the City Zoning Commission in month one, then are advertised and posted before the Zoning Commission's Public Hearing in month two. With the Zoning Commission's approval, the Conditional Use will be forwarded to the City Council in month three for its consent, then in month four the Council will hold its Public Hearing.
Board of Zoning Adjustment - Code of OrdinancesBoard of Zoning Adjustment Standards for Variance ApprovalBoard of Zoning Adjustment RequirementsBoard of Zoning Adjustment Variance ApplicationApplication for an appeal to the decision of an administrative official regarding an administrative interpretation of the zoning ordinance Home Occupation VerificationFor businesses conducted in primary residence.
Administrative Resubdivision ApplicationAccessory Structures Preliminary Draft of Design GuidelinesFremaux Avenue Corridor and Olde Towne Preservation District
Recovery Funds 2008 CDBG Notice The U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development has awarded the City of Slidell, $53,892 in Community Development Block Grant Funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (CDBG-R).
In order to utilize these funds, the City of Slidell is required to submit a substantial amendment to its FY2008 Annual Action Plan to the New Orleans HUD office no later than June 5, 2009.
Get complete information here.
City of Slidell Public Hearing on Consolidated PlanThe City of Slidell will hold two Public Hearing/Citizen Input Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2010 and 5:30 p.m. on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2010 at the City Council Chambers at 1330 Bayou Lane, Trailer 110, Slidell, Louisiana.
Slidell Master Plan - Phase 2 City of Slidell - Code of Ordinanceshttp://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=11576&stateId=18&stateName=LouisianaUnified Land Development Code Project ScheduleThe City of Slidell is in the process of rewriting zoning ordinances with Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) as part of a Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). Representatives from KKC will be in Slidell on August 30 and 31 to familiarize themselves with the city and its existing code.
“Representatives from KKC are meeting with members of the City as well as the general public to assist them in creating a complete and precise code to help move Slidell into a future with a higher quality of life,” said Tara Ingram-Hunter, Director of the city’s Planning Department.“I want to hear input from the community. Information gathered at these meetings will help determine the future of our zoning code.”
Tara Ingram-Hunter can be reached at (985) 646-4320 or email talexander@cityofslidell.org.
